ECGs Made Easy by Barbara J Aehlert Msed Bspa Rn
Learning ECG interpretation has never been easier! A practical guide to heart rhythm recognition, ECGs Made Easy, 7th Edition offers a more visual, less intimidating way to identify and interpret basic heart dysrhythmias. Each ECG rhythm includes a clear description, a sample ECG rhythm strip, possible signs and symptoms related to each rhythm, and recommended treatment. For more practice, additional rhythm strips and review exercises are provided at the end of each chapter. Written by noted EMS educator Barbara Aehlert, this guide has everything you need to master skills in ECG interpretation. Easy-to-read style and conversational tone help you to recall and apply ECG information Brief description of each dysrhythmia is accompanied by a summary of rhythm characteristics and a sample ECG rhythm strip Clear ECG discussions highlight what you need to know about dysrhythmia recognition, such as: How Do I Recognize It? What Causes It? What Do I Do About It? Introduction to the 12-Lead ECG chapter provides the basics for this advanced skill, including determining electrical axis, and recognizing ECG changes associated with myocardial ischemia and infarction, bundle branch block, and other conditions ECG Pearl boxes cover ECG principles, practical applications, indications, and techniques, and offer useful hints for interpreting ECGs Drug Pearls highlight select medications used to treat dysrhythmias Key terms open each chapter by introducing and defining essential terminology Summary tables review the key characteristics of dysrhythmias discussed in the chapter Stop & Review exercises at the end of each chapter allow you to assess your understanding Comprehensive posttest with answers at the end of the book allows you to check your understanding NEW! Content updates reflect current science and clinical practice guidelines, including the American Heart Association’s 2020 ECC resuscitation guidelines where applicable NEW! Updates to selected rhythm strips allow for additional practice
Barbara Aehlert has been a registered nurse for more than 40 years, with clinical experience in medical/surgical nursing, critical care nursing, prehospital education, and nursing education. Barbara is an active CPR and ACLS instructor, and she is also the sole author of our flagship title, ECGs Made Easy, as well as the ACLS Study Guide.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780323794251 |
| ISBN 10 | 0323794254 |
| Title | ECGs Made Easy |
| Author | Barbara J Aehlert Msed Bspa Rn |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Elsevier - Health Sciences Division |
| Year published | 2022-12-22 |
| Number of pages | 312 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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